Templar hierarchy was strictly defined, with the master supported by officers including the seneschal, who was his second-in-command, the marshal, who played a leading role when the Templars rode in the field, and regional commanders, the preceptors, with responsibility in individual cities or lands. The turcopolier was responsible for recruiting and organizing Syrian-born light cavalry. The draper was a quartermaster, ensuring that the knights and sergeants were properly equipped with the weapons, armor, uniforms, bedding, camping equipment and everything else they needed in the field.
